The rapid growth of renewable energy and tourism in China＇s rural southwest presents a major opportunity for impoverished communities - but also major environmental risks.
Just around the corner from the cumulous formations steaming from Menya Musashi's open kitchen,Shirokuma dotes out umber bowls of curry,the ultimate comfort food from the land of the rising sun.
Sporting killer sideburns and the deep lung capacity of a particularly melodious elephant,Tim‘E’Hendry embodies Elvis Presley to an uncanny degree-before drugs set in and after the svelte lines of youth wore away St...Sporting killer sideburns and the deep lung capacity of a particularly melodious elephant,Tim‘E’Hendry embodies Elvis Presley to an uncanny degree-before drugs set in and after the svelte lines of youth wore away Struck by the spirit of‘The King’from a young age,this crooning Canadian quit his part-time work as a computer technician in 2003 and quickly made a name for himself on the circuit.展开更多
There's a new Italian in town,fresh from a foray in South China and offering big,brash flavors.Tucked into the top of the Kerry Center South Building,Grappa serves up comforting food in big portions-assertively un...There's a new Italian in town,fresh from a foray in South China and offering big,brash flavors.Tucked into the top of the Kerry Center South Building,Grappa serves up comforting food in big portions-assertively unsubtle and easy to eat.It's what allowed them to sustain two branches in Hong Kong and one in Guangzhou.And what will make them popular here.展开更多
Tapas is an epicurean line akin to the opening sentence"It was a dark and stormy night.."a menu cliche not often followed by much substance,and habitually wandering from humble roots into the realm of'up...Tapas is an epicurean line akin to the opening sentence"It was a dark and stormy night.."a menu cliche not often followed by much substance,and habitually wandering from humble roots into the realm of'upscale.'Tomatito,under the el Willy group,dials things back a bit,pre・senting tapas as they were originally meant:light-hearted,well-priced and hefty snacks paired with copious amounts of alcohol,not edible flowers.展开更多
From a glance,Remedy seems like just another clean and bright mid-range restaurant serving up a perplexing mash of fusion-confusion.Take another glance though,and certain details begin to take shape.All the vegetables...From a glance,Remedy seems like just another clean and bright mid-range restaurant serving up a perplexing mash of fusion-confusion.Take another glance though,and certain details begin to take shape.All the vegetables hail from Mahota,a sustainable farm on Chongming Island.There is a plethora of whole grains and interesting ingredients.The menu may include everything from quinoa salad to double-boiled soup,but-beneath it all-there is actually a very nice,clear sense of purpose here.展开更多
It's difficult to explain the ap-pealing oddity of Seahood.Entering is like plunging into the mind of a Chinese entrepre-neurS slightly unsettling dream,a Wonderland vision of how people on the other side of the w...It's difficult to explain the ap-pealing oddity of Seahood.Entering is like plunging into the mind of a Chinese entrepre-neurS slightly unsettling dream,a Wonderland vision of how people on the other side of the world break their daili bread.展开更多
In this over-glutted market,originality can be one of the keys to making your mark on the Shanghai dining scene.Enter China Tiki,a new spot which draws from a different 1930s theme...this one involving Polynesian twis...In this over-glutted market,originality can be one of the keys to making your mark on the Shanghai dining scene.Enter China Tiki,a new spot which draws from a different 1930s theme...this one involving Polynesian twists on American eats and drinks(not speakeasies).Cocktails,by the estimable Jackie Ho,are especially well considered and delicious-and where the tiki concept shines most brightly.展开更多
It's always an experiment when one melds two worlds.In the case of Miss Ali,the namesake owner-Ali Yan-creates a space in which the best of western Chinese cuisine(i.e.Xinjiang)comes tastefully paired alongside th...It's always an experiment when one melds two worlds.In the case of Miss Ali,the namesake owner-Ali Yan-creates a space in which the best of western Chinese cuisine(i.e.Xinjiang)comes tastefully paired alongside the best of the West.Namely booze.Set up on Dagu Lu,the restaurant harnesses Xinjiang decor without going overboard in a storm of glitzy faux gold.Tones are warm earth,with the occasional burst of maroon from a plush rug or glint from a candelabra Cozy,without using a kitschy crutch of too many curios.展开更多
Her husband may be more of a household name,but Marja Vongerichen has multi-Michelin-starred JeanGeorges beat when it comes to knowledge of bindaetteok,gochujang and everything bancham.The half-Korean,half-African Ame...Her husband may be more of a household name,but Marja Vongerichen has multi-Michelin-starred JeanGeorges beat when it comes to knowledge of bindaetteok,gochujang and everything bancham.The half-Korean,half-African American beauty didn’t come to her Asian heritage until after reuniting with her birth mother,days before her 20th birthday.Since then,she has obsessively worked to rediscover her roots through Korean food-captured in 2010's Kimchi Chronicles.As of late May,Marja also opened her first restaurant,Chi-Q,in partnership with her better half.She tells us about her kimchi journey to self-fulfillment.展开更多
We are standing in the nextevolution of the Chinese chocolateindustry:the Willy Wonka-esque factory of newcomer Zotter chocolate.Surrounding us are chocolatefountains,where cocoa liquor aerates with vel-vety del...We are standing in the nextevolution of the Chinese chocolateindustry:the Willy Wonka-esque factory of newcomer Zotter chocolate.Surrounding us are chocolatefountains,where cocoa liquor aerates with vel-vety delights like cream and coconut mille Before tliat were raw chocolateand cocoa nibs.Ahead,a trail of delights are in store for the visitor.展开更多
It's cold outside,it's the last huzzah of our indulge ntly long holiday season and who are we kidding we want to do our drinking in close proximity to our heaters・Here are some of the best ways to stock up on ...It's cold outside,it's the last huzzah of our indulge ntly long holiday season and who are we kidding we want to do our drinking in close proximity to our heaters・Here are some of the best ways to stock up on tipples while staying put in your slippers.展开更多
There is somethi ng akin to poetry in the way a meal at Coquille unfolds.It twists and it flirts.One course may be blunt in its intentions-simple,high-end seafood that empties the pocketbook and arrives,pompous and na...There is somethi ng akin to poetry in the way a meal at Coquille unfolds.It twists and it flirts.One course may be blunt in its intentions-simple,high-end seafood that empties the pocketbook and arrives,pompous and naked,from the raw bar.展开更多
Notting Hill,set in the upscale Ferguson Lane complex,is a trendy;tiicked-away spot advertising"a refreshing bite of British flair"All blonde wood,high ceilings and pithy posters,ifs certainly a friendly int...Notting Hill,set in the upscale Ferguson Lane complex,is a trendy;tiicked-away spot advertising"a refreshing bite of British flair"All blonde wood,high ceilings and pithy posters,ifs certainly a friendly interioi;fusing modem touches and classic bones,with splashes of UK colors.In the kitchen,Hong Kong native Jeff Chan tries to serve something similai;food that is both British and universally appealing.展开更多
It is a rare feat when hummus,that pragmatic standby,gets our hearts a’flutter like a schoolgirl.Who knew this hearty legume had such capability for nutty softness?That it could purr with silky,resonant timbre?Cast w...It is a rare feat when hummus,that pragmatic standby,gets our hearts a’flutter like a schoolgirl.Who knew this hearty legume had such capability for nutty softness?That it could purr with silky,resonant timbre?Cast with diaphanous curls of baby fennel and octopus slices tender enough to melt in a subtle whiff of sea,it becomes part of a dish both carefully considered and wryly intelligent.展开更多
It's an odd piece of news when a well-regarded chef announces he's opening an authentic Thai restaura nt upstairs from his successful French bistro.But crossing cultural lines is all the rage these days.
Taiwan is a little place with a massive reputation for some of the greatest street food in Asia.Taipei's Shilin Night Market A.is perhaps one of the most famous names in the biz,the rambling indoor and outdoor are...Taiwan is a little place with a massive reputation for some of the greatest street food in Asia.Taipei's Shilin Night Market A.is perhaps one of the most famous names in the biz,the rambling indoor and outdoor area of more than 500 vendors a regular magnet for locals and tourists alike.Wliile other markets may be more famous for specific dishes,Shilin-founded in 1909一is the largest and commands recognition.展开更多
Hailing from climes far sunnier than our own,Limbo com bines a taste of the tropics with a cheerful pub atmosphere.Set in an enormous three-level space,this is a multi-functionaL spot that can absorb a variety of cust...Hailing from climes far sunnier than our own,Limbo com bines a taste of the tropics with a cheerful pub atmosphere.Set in an enormous three-level space,this is a multi-functionaL spot that can absorb a variety of customers,from those popping by for lunch,dinner and meetings to others who just want a sneaky pint and snack during sports seas on.展开更多
Set in the former space of a series of cafes,Pin Piri blows in with a breath of air that smells alluringly like char-grilled chicken.laken over by a young Chinese gentleman,who recently returned from London,whitewashe...Set in the former space of a series of cafes,Pin Piri blows in with a breath of air that smells alluringly like char-grilled chicken.laken over by a young Chinese gentleman,who recently returned from London,whitewashed brick helps open up the cramped space-vital for the low-ceilinged sec ond floor-a nd pretty rooster paintings,re-splendent in shades of hibiscus and goldenrod,brighten up the walls.展开更多
When speaking of Taiwan,one of the first things to inevitably blurt from our lips is,"Ah,the food there is amazing."For such a tiny landmass,it takes up a huge section of our stomach cravings for things savo...When speaking of Taiwan,one of the first things to inevitably blurt from our lips is,"Ah,the food there is amazing."For such a tiny landmass,it takes up a huge section of our stomach cravings for things savory and delicious.展开更多
文摘The rapid growth of renewable energy and tourism in China＇s rural southwest presents a major opportunity for impoverished communities - but also major environmental risks.
文摘Just around the corner from the cumulous formations steaming from Menya Musashi's open kitchen,Shirokuma dotes out umber bowls of curry,the ultimate comfort food from the land of the rising sun.
文摘Sporting killer sideburns and the deep lung capacity of a particularly melodious elephant,Tim‘E’Hendry embodies Elvis Presley to an uncanny degree-before drugs set in and after the svelte lines of youth wore away Struck by the spirit of‘The King’from a young age,this crooning Canadian quit his part-time work as a computer technician in 2003 and quickly made a name for himself on the circuit.
文摘There's a new Italian in town,fresh from a foray in South China and offering big,brash flavors.Tucked into the top of the Kerry Center South Building,Grappa serves up comforting food in big portions-assertively unsubtle and easy to eat.It's what allowed them to sustain two branches in Hong Kong and one in Guangzhou.And what will make them popular here.
文摘Tapas is an epicurean line akin to the opening sentence"It was a dark and stormy night.."a menu cliche not often followed by much substance,and habitually wandering from humble roots into the realm of'upscale.'Tomatito,under the el Willy group,dials things back a bit,pre・senting tapas as they were originally meant:light-hearted,well-priced and hefty snacks paired with copious amounts of alcohol,not edible flowers.
文摘From a glance,Remedy seems like just another clean and bright mid-range restaurant serving up a perplexing mash of fusion-confusion.Take another glance though,and certain details begin to take shape.All the vegetables hail from Mahota,a sustainable farm on Chongming Island.There is a plethora of whole grains and interesting ingredients.The menu may include everything from quinoa salad to double-boiled soup,but-beneath it all-there is actually a very nice,clear sense of purpose here.
文摘It's difficult to explain the ap-pealing oddity of Seahood.Entering is like plunging into the mind of a Chinese entrepre-neurS slightly unsettling dream,a Wonderland vision of how people on the other side of the world break their daili bread.
文摘In this over-glutted market,originality can be one of the keys to making your mark on the Shanghai dining scene.Enter China Tiki,a new spot which draws from a different 1930s theme...this one involving Polynesian twists on American eats and drinks(not speakeasies).Cocktails,by the estimable Jackie Ho,are especially well considered and delicious-and where the tiki concept shines most brightly.
文摘It's always an experiment when one melds two worlds.In the case of Miss Ali,the namesake owner-Ali Yan-creates a space in which the best of western Chinese cuisine(i.e.Xinjiang)comes tastefully paired alongside the best of the West.Namely booze.Set up on Dagu Lu,the restaurant harnesses Xinjiang decor without going overboard in a storm of glitzy faux gold.Tones are warm earth,with the occasional burst of maroon from a plush rug or glint from a candelabra Cozy,without using a kitschy crutch of too many curios.
文摘Her husband may be more of a household name,but Marja Vongerichen has multi-Michelin-starred JeanGeorges beat when it comes to knowledge of bindaetteok,gochujang and everything bancham.The half-Korean,half-African American beauty didn’t come to her Asian heritage until after reuniting with her birth mother,days before her 20th birthday.Since then,she has obsessively worked to rediscover her roots through Korean food-captured in 2010's Kimchi Chronicles.As of late May,Marja also opened her first restaurant,Chi-Q,in partnership with her better half.She tells us about her kimchi journey to self-fulfillment.
文摘We are standing in the nextevolution of the Chinese chocolateindustry:the Willy Wonka-esque factory of newcomer Zotter chocolate.Surrounding us are chocolatefountains,where cocoa liquor aerates with vel-vety delights like cream and coconut mille Before tliat were raw chocolateand cocoa nibs.Ahead,a trail of delights are in store for the visitor.
文摘It's cold outside,it's the last huzzah of our indulge ntly long holiday season and who are we kidding we want to do our drinking in close proximity to our heaters・Here are some of the best ways to stock up on tipples while staying put in your slippers.
文摘There is somethi ng akin to poetry in the way a meal at Coquille unfolds.It twists and it flirts.One course may be blunt in its intentions-simple,high-end seafood that empties the pocketbook and arrives,pompous and naked,from the raw bar.
文摘Notting Hill,set in the upscale Ferguson Lane complex,is a trendy;tiicked-away spot advertising"a refreshing bite of British flair"All blonde wood,high ceilings and pithy posters,ifs certainly a friendly interioi;fusing modem touches and classic bones,with splashes of UK colors.In the kitchen,Hong Kong native Jeff Chan tries to serve something similai;food that is both British and universally appealing.
文摘It is a rare feat when hummus,that pragmatic standby,gets our hearts a’flutter like a schoolgirl.Who knew this hearty legume had such capability for nutty softness?That it could purr with silky,resonant timbre?Cast with diaphanous curls of baby fennel and octopus slices tender enough to melt in a subtle whiff of sea,it becomes part of a dish both carefully considered and wryly intelligent.
文摘It's an odd piece of news when a well-regarded chef announces he's opening an authentic Thai restaura nt upstairs from his successful French bistro.But crossing cultural lines is all the rage these days.
文摘Taiwan is a little place with a massive reputation for some of the greatest street food in Asia.Taipei's Shilin Night Market A.is perhaps one of the most famous names in the biz,the rambling indoor and outdoor area of more than 500 vendors a regular magnet for locals and tourists alike.Wliile other markets may be more famous for specific dishes,Shilin-founded in 1909一is the largest and commands recognition.
文摘Hailing from climes far sunnier than our own,Limbo com bines a taste of the tropics with a cheerful pub atmosphere.Set in an enormous three-level space,this is a multi-functionaL spot that can absorb a variety of customers,from those popping by for lunch,dinner and meetings to others who just want a sneaky pint and snack during sports seas on.
文摘Set in the former space of a series of cafes,Pin Piri blows in with a breath of air that smells alluringly like char-grilled chicken.laken over by a young Chinese gentleman,who recently returned from London,whitewashed brick helps open up the cramped space-vital for the low-ceilinged sec ond floor-a nd pretty rooster paintings,re-splendent in shades of hibiscus and goldenrod,brighten up the walls.
文摘When speaking of Taiwan,one of the first things to inevitably blurt from our lips is,"Ah,the food there is amazing."For such a tiny landmass,it takes up a huge section of our stomach cravings for things savory and delicious.
